Wayne County, Ohio
OH · FIPS 39169 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 116,588 | — | #545 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $73,574 | -2.1% | #944 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.9 years | 0.0% | #2,407 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $222,100 | -21.2% | #1,168 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $881 | -24.2% | #1,543 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.4% | -25.3% | #667 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Wayne County has a population of 116,588, making it the #545 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.9 years, which is 0.0% below the national median.
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The median household income in Wayne County is $73,574, ranking #944 out of 3,222 counties — 2.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 9.4% and unemployment stands at 3.3%.
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The median home value in Wayne County is $222,100 (-21.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $881/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.6%.
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86.1% of residents in Wayne County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.1% below the national rate.
About Wayne County, Ohio
Wayne County, Ohio has a total population of 116,588, making it the 545th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Wayne County is 38.9 years.
The median household income in Wayne County is $73,574, which ranks #944 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 2.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.4%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3%.
The median home value in Wayne County is $222,100, 21.2% below the national median. Renters in Wayne County pay a median gross rent of $881 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Wayne County, 25.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 25.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 86.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.6 min.
Wayne County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.3% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (2.5%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
All data for Wayne County, Ohio comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.